In the context of the contingency factor of visibility, a leader's ability to influence others increases when
A) the leader's role is important and interdependent with others in the organization.
B) the leader has the freedom to make decisions without being restrained by rules.
C) there are no substitutes for the rewards or resources the leader controls.
D) others know about the leader and the resources he or she can provide.
E) they can give and withhold rewards as they see fit.

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Visibility is how aware others are of a leader's power and position. If everyone knows that a leader has a certain level of power, the ability to use that power to influence others is likely to be high.

In the Context of the Contingency Factor of Visibility, a Leader's